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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Detroit, Michigan, United States in August

In an average August, Detroit sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 61°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high80°F
Typical high range73°F to 86°F
Average low61°F
Typical low range54°F to 68°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

August records

The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.

High

Highest 98°F 1988-08-01
Lowest 61°F 1987-08-26

Low

Highest 78°F 2006-08-01
Lowest 42°F 1986-08-28

Feels-like

Highest 126°F 1988-08-01
Lowest 35°F 1986-08-28

Humidity

Highest 22.1 g/m³ 2006-08-01
Lowest 6.6 g/m³ 1986-08-28

Wind

Highest 29 mph 1989-08-04
Lowest 4 mph 1993-08-07

Precip

Wettest 6.29 in 2007
Driest 1.07 in 1996

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